Pneumonia is an infection of the pulmonary alveoli, which are a tissue of the lung in the form of sacs. These, instead of filling with air and thus performing the function of breathing, fill with pus or fluid and, thus, pneumonia occurs. What is the main cause of pneumonia? The cause of this infection originates … Read more
Vaccination in pregnancy represents a triple opportunity, with advantages for the pregnant woman, the fetus and the future newborn. The first thing to point out is that, broadly speaking, vaccines are classified into 2 types: Inactivated (killed) vaccines: either with whole microorganisms (bacteria or viruses) inactivated by physical or chemical means, fractionated virus vaccines (virus … Read more
The classic diagnosis of pneumonia in the office is based on some data, obtained by asking the patient or his relatives, such as the presence of fever, cough, shortness of breath and chest pain. Then the physician will look for data in the pulmonary auscultation to support his diagnostic suspicion, normally the hearing of sounds … Read more
Childhood overweight has increased sharply in just two decades. Currently, more than 30% of children are overweight and 10% of them are obese. It is estimated that 80% of these children will still be obese tomorrow, making it one of the most alarming public health problems of the 21st century. Lifestyle habits, the main cause … Read more
It is well known that childhood obesity is a worldwide problem. Also in Spain there has been a significant increase in recent years. Some publications conclude that the current prevalence of childhood and juvenile overweight and obesity in Spain can reach up to 40%. Obesity is a multifactorial condition in which environmental and genetic risk … Read more
Overweight and obesity are defined as an excessive accumulation of fat that can be detrimental to health. Its fundamental cause is due to an energy imbalance between calories ingested and calories consumed. In today’s society, dietary changes have led to an increase in the intake of high-calorie foods: rich in fats, salt and sugars, but … Read more
The end of summer is near and, therefore, we must reset our alarm clocks to get back into the rhythm necessary to go to school rested. Sometimes parents do not give the necessary importance to our children’s rest. In fact, the deprivation of 30 minutes of sleep can have a great impact on our health. … Read more
You have probably heard on more than one occasion about the discomfort caused by the appearance of the first teeth in babies. It is a problem that both parents and babies themselves suffer from. At Asistencia Integral de Pediatría we give you advice on how to alleviate the symptoms of teething in your baby. When … Read more
Children need good sleep and quality sleep in order to stay strong and active. Sleep problems affect children, whatever their age, from infancy through adolescence. Quality sleep is vital to ensure good physical and psychological development. The consequences can trigger consequences such as: tiredness and fatigue Moodiness or irritability Difficulty managing emotions Behavioral problems Memory, … Read more
With all of our children constantly exposed to hundreds of thousands of viruses and germs on a daily basis, it is no wonder that colds are such a common illness. However, despite the fact that it is very easy to catch, there is currently no cure. Thus, a cold can last between four and ten … Read more